The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-29

In the future to be- the most con vincing evidence
hat they are banded together for high and
holy purpose. The Grand Armv did not fail In
the exercise Of a deep and tender interest IN the
Yociety Of tho Sons'of Veterans. In conclusion
he said:
IN fraternity. charity and loyalty We stand.
proud Of the fact that there 10 not now nor has
there ever been any bitter feeling OF hate for
those Of our felow-citizens who once IN arms
lgainst us, but now being loyal, have long ago
iaken their old-timc places In our hearts. never,
We devoutly hope. to be removed therefrom.
We have not now, nor have at any time
since the war closed, had any disposition to open
again the bloody chasm which once unhappily
divided this people We not only viii net our
selves reopen that dreadful abyss, bat we will.
with the loyal people North and South, protest
against all attempts which others may
make to do SO, by holding up Tor es.
pecial honor and distinction anything that
pertains to, in any manner Rlorihes,
the OF disunion. With the people OF the
South we seek TO continue the friendly rivalry
long ago entered upon in the effort to make our
beloved land great and prosperous, and It's people
iprellieent. happy and virtuous We will rival
them in exciting all that pertains to and honors
this great Union and in condemning every thing
that tends to foster . sentiment hostile thereto.
We will rival tham in earnest endeavors to In
suleate IN the minds OF all the citizens OF this
country, and especially of our children. heart
felt love for the United States of America to
the end that present and coming generations
shan 10 every part OF the land believe in
based upon a paramount respect for and fidelity
to it's Constitution and laws which will lead
them TO 'discountenance whatever tends to
weaken Loyalty, incite insurrection and treason,
or In any manner mp pairs the efficiency and per-
mauency Of our free Institutions, and will i'm
pei them TO encourage the spread of universal
liberty, equal rights and justice to all men, and
10 defend these sentimeBts. which are quoted
from tho fundamental law of our order, with
their lives If need be, and to the further end,
that they shall revere the emblems of the
Union that under no circumstances can be coup
led with them In the same honorable terms
the symbols of q sentirnenr which is antagonistic
to it's perpesuity"
The position taken by the comm ande r-in-chief
on the pension question was received with great
favor and warm approval, and the kind but hrm
conclusion or the address and his alluslon TO the
South met hearty response. and was greeted
with cheers.
The junior vice commanaer-in chief made a
short repors and presented the case OF A. j.
Jadkin TO the encampment. who had been
robbed OF AL his money and left destitute with
bis family In the city. On motion the matter
referred to the com ittee administra-
ton, with power to act. and Past Departments
Commander Thomas OF Minnesota, stated that
he understood that the man was member of
the Department Of Minnesota, ard II SO, Mime
sofa would take care of him.
The report of the surgeon general was read
and book of forms and blanks presented for the
of surgeons of post and departments
resolution WAS adopted that all matters re-
latine to rules and regulations and ritual.
whether by way OF resolution in officers re-
ports otherwise be referred to the committee
rules, regulations and rituals, and that
committees resolutions be constituted on the
resolutions should be referred without debate.
Comrade Turner, of New York, presented
obituary resolutions to Past Department Com
mander Geo: n. Patch. of Massachusetts.
Comrade Thomas, OF Illinois, presented the
following resolution, which was adopted under
suspension OF the rules
Whereas. The Legislature of Illinois has appro-
printed $50 600 for the erection of a monument to
late illustrious comrade John A. Logan and Mrs.
Logan has selected of he public of Chicago
az the final resting place of his remains; and where
as the trustees who have charge OF the erection of
said monument have invited the cooperation of the
Grand Army of the Republic in this noble enterprise
'Resolvsd that special committee of seven be ap-
the subject into consideration and report to this en-
campmeut the feasibility of accepting the inv
taton Of said trustees"
The commander in chief appointed as such
committee Gov r. A Ager, Of Michigan; s S.
Burdette, Of Washington: FL. H. Thomas, of
Illinois; John c. Robinson. Of New York; j. A.
Beaver, OF Pennsylva Hannibal Hamlin, of
Maine. and Charles d Nash, of Massachusetts.
Comrade Keifer, of Ohio, moved that, in
cordance with the recommendation of the COM
nander in chief, the letter OF Mr.. Drexel ten
derne the Mt McGregor property to the Grand
Army, be referred to the eommander-in-chief to
be elected by this encanpment, and the new
counsel OF administration, with full power to
accept the conveyance.
A resolution Of sympathy was sent TO past
Senior icecommander-in-chief Edward Jar
campmcnt by illness.
On the cali of tho departments a great many
resolutions were received and referred to the
com nittee without delay The encampment
then adj ourned until o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The contest for commander-in-c chief is being
waged with vigor. The Slocum men are fore
ing the fighting. but are crippled by division
in the Eastern forces, and his prospects are not
regarded as bright as at one time reported His
support of General Porter and opposition to Lo-
gan is used against him with effect. The dark
horse. General Rae. of Minneapolis is looming
MP with great force, and at present seems to be
leading, having captured the California delega-
ton to-day. He also has a strong following in
the Northwest and East. General Grer ap-
pears to be n most formidable candidate. but
the Department of Missouri is broken by Major
Warner, of Kansas City, who retains n steady
following throughout the West where General
Hrier would otherwise have much strength.
This division so crippled the latter that it is
thought by many that the chances of General
Rae, or some other dark horse, winning the star
are strong. General Sherman persists, in no
uncertain tone, in refusing to allow his name to
be used.
Milwaukee. Gettysburg and Chattanooga are
mentioned probable places for the next
campment. and efforts being made by the
various delegations representing the depart
ments in which these cities located The
Northern towns making the greatest prog
ress at present The attractions of GettysburR
aud the strength of Pennsylvania formida-
bic, but Milwaukee and the West have urgent
claims.